Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 01:50 PM EST on Friday 26 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 52

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG EYRE CREEK AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
MODERATE FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT MARION DOWNS
River and creek levels downstream of Marion Downs will remain elevated and flooding will continue as the floodwaters continue to slowly move downstream.
No significant rainfall has been recorded since early April. No significant rainfall totals are expected over the next few days.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.49 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) through the weekend.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.14 metres and rising very slowly, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m).
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) through the weekend.

No recent creek level observations are available for Eyre Creek at Glengyle, however, it is expected that the creek level is above the moderate flood level (3.00 m).
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) through the weekend.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Monday 29 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,2.87,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Burke R at Boulia TM,1.47,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Georgina R at Marion Downs,4.49,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 26/04/24
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.14,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 26/04/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.